The Lazy Project Manager

AUGUST 12, 2024

It’s time to upgrade your use of artificial intelligence (AI) to manage projects if you want to keep pace with your peers. A new Capterra study of project managers worldwide* found nearly half (46%) are already using AI-enabled project management tools and expect to increase those AI investments by an average of 36% by the end of the year. If you’re on board with the idea of more AI in your company’s PM processes but concerned about the execution, start with the steps below from thought leader P

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Green Project Management

AUGUST 13, 2024

Over the past ten to fifteen years, I have noticed the conversation around sustainability often gets bogged down in narratives of minimizing harm and managing decline. The prevailing mindset is to reduce negative impacts and avoid worsening the status quo. But what if we reimagined this narrative? What if, instead of merely sustaining our businesses […] The post Designing for Regenerative Business: From Fear to Hope?

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MPUG

AUGUST 13, 2024

In the dynamic world of engineering project management, cost improvement is not merely a necessity but the lifeblood of sustainable success. This article offers a review of some multifaceted approaches of various cost improvement strategies , from immediate actions to long-term frameworks. It examines cost-improvement applications through a project management lens.

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Clint Padgett – Project Success

AUGUST 12, 2024

Episode Information: In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles interviews Clint Padgett, the CEO and President of Project Success, as he shares his expertise on project management and team dynamics. In his acclaimed book, “How Teams Triumph: Managing By Commitment,” Clint emphasizes the importance of managing by commitment rather than micromanagement, fostering engaging workplace environments, and building resilient teams.

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Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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Proofhub

AUGUST 14, 2024

To effectively manage a series of tasks in a project or business process, it is very important to understand how they are connected. Workflow visualization helps you visually illustrate those tasks to gain clarity of their relationships. The enhanced visualization also helps track the progress, identify bottlenecks early on, and make changes to complete a project on time and budget.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 12, 2024

Risk management is a staple skill of project managers. As the project environments we work in get more and more complex, with greater levels of uncertainty and more transformative, disruptive projects, being able to deal with risk remains top of the list of desirable skills for managers in all areas of business. However, project risk management is something that many project managers find tricky.

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Online PM Courses

AUGUST 11, 2024

Project Managers want the best collaborative behavior from teams. The key isn't tools or software. How to create great project collaboration? The post Great Project Collaboration: Want to Know How to Assure it? appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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ActiveCollab

AUGUST 12, 2024

Creating a project budget is crucial for the successful execution and profitability of any project. It outlines the estimated costs and resources required, ensuring that expenses remain within limits. A well-structured budget helps with efficient resource allocation, risk management, and timely decision-making. Ultimately, it serves as a roadmap that aligns the project team and stakeholders toward achieving project goals while minimizing financial uncertainties.

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PM Times

AUGUST 14, 2024

For changemakers to succeed, project managers and key stakeholders must recognize the need to go beyond the nuts and bolts of project management to address the need for strategic thinking, adaptability, and resilience to manage in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment. That is the message of PMI 4.0. “a growth strategy to […] The post PM for the Changemakers appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 14, 2024

Executing a plan, whether a project or a larger organizational strategy, is pointless without monitoring its progress and performance. Expecting everything to fall into place ignores inevitable risks and changes when abstract plans live in the real world. This is why managers use a KPI dashboard to stay on track. A KPI dashboard, which stands for key performance indicators, is a tool to measure various metrics.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2024

Throughout our series, “From Project Manager to Professional Scrum Master,” we’ve explored how project managers can transition to Professional Scrum Masters, bringing their strengths to the Scrum Team while navigating potential pitfalls. As we conclude, it’s crucial to acknowledge that while the project manager role does not translate to a specific role within Scrum - there is no need for the role itself, the skills traditionally associated with project management are highly valuable to the holi

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 14, 2024

Rick Lemieux – Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of the DVMS InstituteBy Dr. Elissa Farrow In the intricate tapestry of modern organizations, where digital transformation is the driving force and data is the lifeblood, cybersecurity has emerged as a paramount concern. While the spotlight often illuminates the technical intricacies of firewalls, encryption, and threat detection, the role of project managers in safeguarding an organization’s digital assets is often overlooked.

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Alan Parker Blog

AUGUST 16, 2024

The technological infrastructure of an organisation plays a pivotal role in maintaining the security, integrity, and availability of information. Section 8 of Annex A in ISO 27001:2022, titled "Technological Controls," focuses on the essential safeguards that need to be implemented to protect the technological assets and systems that are the backbone of modern organisations.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 13, 2024

A timeline in project management is a visual representation of the project’s schedule, tasks and milestones from start to finish. It’s created in the project planning phase and referenced and revised throughout project execution. Timeline templates can schedule projects faster. Project timeline templates also impact workload management, prioritization, change management and progress tracking.

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Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

How can manufacturers ensure production efficiency and competitiveness? One of the effective solutions is digital transformation — the implementation of innovative technologies into every manufacturing aspect helps production companies enhance their capabilities, shorten products’ time to market, and satisfy customers’ demands. What are the other benefits of digital transformation for manufacturing?

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 14, 2024

With Guest Roy Shilling, hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon August 14, 2024 Join Dr. Leon Herszon as he interviews Roy Schilling, an expert in agile transformations and a seasoned consultant. Explore the challenges organizations face during agile transitions, the key elements for success, and the potential pitfalls. Roy also discusses the future of AI in project management and shares success stories from his extensive experience.

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Alan Parker Blog

AUGUST 16, 2024

Understanding ISO 27001:2022 Annex A Section 5 - Organisational Controls The ISO 27001:2022 standard is an internationally recognised framework for managing information security risks. Annex A of this standard contains comprehensive controls that help organisations manage and mitigate risks effectively. Section A.5 of Annex A focuses on the ISO 27001 Organisational Controls , essential for establishing a secure information security environment.

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Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

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GanttPRO Project Management

AUGUST 14, 2024

Modern projects can hardly be planned and controlled without a visual system containing tasks and dates. A Gantt chart is certainly one of the most reliable types of such systems. […] The post The History of Gantt Charts: From Henry Gantt to Modern Project Management first appeared on GanttPRO Project Management Blog.

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The Lazy Project Manager

AUGUST 14, 2024

Check out the conversation with Peter Taylor and Niels Juist [link] And the supporting article [link] Capterra is the #1 destination for organizations to find the right software and services, with 100,000+ solutions across 900 software types. We offer access to over 2 million verified reviews, in-depth product comparisons, and data-backed annual software ranking reports for over 350 types of software— helping organizations save time, increase productivity and accelerate their growth.

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Online PM Courses

AUGUST 14, 2024

‘Should I get this or that Project Management certification?’ My answer is ‘it depends’. You need to create a business case. The post Should You Get a PM Certification? How to Build a Business Case for Professional Certification appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Alan Parker Blog

AUGUST 16, 2024

The ISO 27001 Annex A Physical Controls In the realm of information security, physical security often serves as the first line of defence in protecting an organisation’s critical assets. Section 7 of Annex A in ISO 27001:2022, titled "Physical Controls," focuses on safeguarding the physical infrastructure that underpins an organisation’s information systems.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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GanttPRO Project Management

AUGUST 13, 2024

We continue to expand the list of software and tools GanttPRO integrates with. This time, we are introducing synchronizations with Google and Outlook Calendars. Let’s have a closer look at […] The post How to Boost Productivity with GanttPRO: Integrations with Google and Outlook Calendars first appeared on GanttPRO Project Management Blog.

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MindGenius

AUGUST 12, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, it is crucial to have the right tools and technologies for managing projects, ideas, and tasks. One is the MindGenius Online Software, a powerhouse tool available to help you brainstorm, plan, and execute with precision and accuracy. This blog is going to equip you with all the necessary information about […] The post Unlock Your Potential with MindGenius Online Software first appeared on MindGenius.

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Celoxis

AUGUST 16, 2024

Project management software demo: Key questions on customization, collaboration, and reporting to ensure the best PM solution for your team.

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Alan Parker Blog

AUGUST 16, 2024

Section 6: ISO 27001 Annex A People Controls In any organisation, the human element is both a critical asset and a potential vulnerability in information security. Section 6 of ISO 27001:2022, titled "People Controls," recognises this duality and focuses on establishing robust practices to manage and mitigate risks associated with personnel.

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This text offers practical guidance for project managers navigating diverse frameworks. It covers topics like centralized reporting, standardized metrics, communication, training, risk management, and alignment reviews. By implementing these strategies, project managers can improve efficiency and achieve their project goals.

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